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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
12
The treasury announces a 3 percent levy on domestic and commercial electrical energy, to be collected via vendors. A separate conveyance tax takes effect June 21, 1902, at 5 cents per $100 to $500 and 50 cents per additional $500, with deeds and writings transferring realty subject to the tax unless secured by a debt.
Clara C. Pancoast reports a house party at Rockport honoring Mrs Alfred Gage with European summer plans. Guests include Mesdames Tarrant Comby Lupe Scott Russ Fries Steubing Lée Rensom Lewis Harper Davis Byrne McMillan and Miss Neely. Engagements, dances, and club gatherings mark a busy social season with travels to Bryan Houston and Mexico.
Three Houston youths ages 12 to 14 were found sleeping in a box car near El Paso street in San Antonio and cooking with a charcoal burner. They said they came to the city as work prospects were better here after leaving Houston. They reported pulling feathers from chickens for a local meat dealer at six cents per bird. They are being held by chief probation officer Edward Mubri pending further steps.
A suit filed against Mioresville Rural Telephone by Stromberg Carlson of Rochester sought 4277.80 for past due equipment. A brief hearing before Federal Judge BR J McMillan produced a court order binding the agreement. The settlement covers the principal minus interest.
Edward Christian Behleyer, a taxidermist based at 315 South Pinto Street, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. The petition lists his sole asset as a valued taxidermy outfit worth 75 dollars and personal property of about 180 dollars. He claims exemptions for clothing.
Kerrville June 10 Ine Grimes 19 died here yesterday after falling from horse and never regaining consciousness. Burials were to be held today. Survivors include mother Mrs Leah Grimes father JL Grimes and a sister Mrs R Ry Olatte of Breyltie.
Washington diplomatic report states the federal economy bill will pass a conference with a payless furlough for government workers, not a 3.1 percent flat cut. Representative Snell and President Hoover discussed Senate and House positions. The plan aims to save costs while maintaining wage levels, with the bonus measure likely to pass the House but fail in the Senate.
Close Spite 16 1106 Quincy street allows a San Antonio Junior College graduate to choose among five universities for next year. The student, a top-rated female, has been offered six years of study with one year at the University of Texas and one year each at Southern Methodist University Trinity University Texas College of Art and Industries and two years at Marys University. He is a native of Ben Antonio and the son of Mr and Mrs A Spitz.
An old advertisement touts seersucker and linen suits priced around 40 cents. It describes lightweight fabrics and laundering options, claiming superior service and delivery. The copy emphasizes heat readiness and patron convenience at Puritan Laundry.
An alarmed voice describes a woman’s mood swings and fatigue, urging Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy. The ad touts relief from headaches, backaches, and emotional distress, claiming the product helps 100 women out of 100 and promotes easy tablet use.
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